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History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-425| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2023
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (4)
David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023 This bill limits the types of relief that may be awarded in civil suits that involve violations of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors for violations of constitutional rights, also known as Section 1983 lawsuits. The bill limits relief for Section 1983 lawsuits that involve violations of the Establishment Clause to injunctive and declaratory relief (i.e., nonmonetary relief) and prohibits the award of attorneys' fees in these cases, including those that involve monuments, public buildings, official seals, and government proceedings. The bill applies the same restrictions to similar lawsuits against federal agencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1269
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2224
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1269
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2224
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021


  • January 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityLegal fees and court costsReligionState and local government operations

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-425| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2023
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023 This bill limits the types of relief that may be awarded in civil suits that involve violations of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors for violations of constitutional rights, also known as Section 1983 lawsuits. The bill limits relief for Section 1983 lawsuits that involve violations of the Establishment Clause to injunctive and declaratory relief (i.e., nonmonetary relief) and prohibits the award of attorneys' fees in these cases, including those that involve monuments, public buildings, official seals, and government proceedings. The bill applies the same restrictions to similar lawsuits against federal agencies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1269
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2224
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1269
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2224
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021


  • January 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (4)
David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityLegal fees and court costsReligionState and local government operations